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| Genres | Deep house, Baroque pop, Classical electronic music |
| Years | 2008 - present |
| A country | Great Britain Great Britain |
| Language of songs | English |
| Label | Warner Music Group |
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Clean Bandit are a British electro band founded in 2008. This group released the track “Mozart's House” in 2010, which was ranked 17th in the UK Singles Chart. And in 2014 they released new single“Rather Be”, which reached number 1 on the same chart. In 2015, the composition was awarded a Grammy Award in the category “Best Dance Recording”.
Musical style
Clean Bandit's music combines influences such as electronica and classical music, creating deep house-style tracks.
Story
Formation and beginning of a career
Band members Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson, Grace Chatto and Milan Neil Amin-Smith met while studying at Jesus College, Cambridge University. By that time, Chatto was already creating a quartet with Amin-Smith. Chatto was dating Jack Patterson at the time and he decided to record her performances. Patterson began mixing her songs with electronic music, and presenting her with the fruit of her labor, Chatto stated that she liked this idea. One of their friends, Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka, was writing lyrics for songs at that time, and together they created the track Mozart's House. And thus the idea of creating a musical group came to them. Name, Clean Bandit, they took from the translation of the Russian phrase that in English language means “pure (in the sense of natural, real) bandit,” as her neighbor’s grandmother called her (from an interview on Megapolis FM). It is also worth noting that Chatto and Patterson lived in Russia for some time.
2012-14: debut album "New Eyes"
As of June 19, 2017, Voice UK 2012 finalist Kirsten Joy is traveling with Clean Bandit as the group's lead singer.
At the 2015 Coachella Festival, Clean Bandit performed the song "Disconnect" with Marina and The Diamonds. The track was released on June 23, 2017.
October 16, 2017 year Clean Bandit announced their new song"I Miss You" featuring American singer Julia Michaels. On the same day, the group announced their American tour, which will take place in March-April. next year. The track “I Miss You” was released on October 27, 2017.
In early December 2017, the band announced that they were set to release a second album in the early months of 2018. They also revealed that all the songs they have released so far since their debut album will be on the new album.
2018 to present: Clean Bandit's second album released
In early 2018, Clean Bandit performed at the 2018 Brit Awards with their two latest hits, Symphony and I Miss You, both performed by Kirsten Joy. In addition, the group was awarded two nominations for the same award: “ British Single of the Year And " British video clip of the year", both times Symphony was nominated.
Composition of the group
- Grace Chatto (2008 - present) - cello, percussion, vocals
- Jack Patterson (2008 - present) - bass guitar, keyboards, vocals, piano, sound effects, some brass instruments
- Luke Patterson (2008 - present) - drums, percussion, some wind instruments
Former members
- Neil Amin-Smith(2008-2016) - violin, keyboards, backing vocals
- Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka (Love Ssega)(2008-2010) - vocals
Concert participants
- Nikki Kislin(2012-2013) - vocals
- Yasmin Shahmir(2012-2013) - vocals
- Florence Rawlings(2013-2016) - vocals
- Elizabeth Troy(2013-2016) - vocals
- Kirsten Joy
- Yasmin Green(2016 - present) - vocals
- Aron Jones(2016 - present) - violin
- Patrick Greenberg(2010 - present) - bass guitar
Nominations and awards
| Year | Prize | Nomination | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards | The best dance video- budget | "Mozart's House" | Nomination | |
| Best Pop video - budget | "Telephone Breaking" | Nomination | ||
Grace, it's no secret that you studied in Moscow. Were those good years?
(in Russian) Yes, I studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory and lived in a dorm. And it was very interesting (laughs and switches to English). Living in a hostel was both strange and wonderful. Music sounded there 24 hours a day. I ended up living in Moscow for 2.5 years, met a bunch of wonderful musicians and still remember that amazing time with warmth.
So every time you come back to us as an international star, you get hit with a wave of nostalgia?
Certainly! By the way, I now realized that I haven’t been with you for a long time. Jack and I first came to Moscow about ten years ago. He studied at VGIK and worked at the Tretyakov Gallery: he organized exhibitions. We shot our first video, “Mozart's House,” in Moscow in that insanely hot summer of 2010, when everyone left the city because of the smog. Many people still don’t recognize Moscow in the frame, the city looked so strange at that time .
And we can say that it was this clip that started our career. At that time, we already had some recordings posted online, but no one listened to them. And the video suddenly took off, and our songs began to be played on BBC radio. So we have very important memories associated with this video.
I know that you generally take filming videos seriously. In the new video “I Miss You” you put on a real fire show. How did you agree to this?
Initially, we did not plan to shoot anything like that in the video. But already on the set, Julia Michaels (whose voice is heard in the song - the author) said that she knows how to spin a hula hoop. I've always been fascinated by circus tricks, and I thought: it would be so cool to film Julia spinning a hula hoop while standing on a piano in the middle of the desert.
And when the shooting ended, I decided that I would like to show some kind of trick myself. And a couple of weeks later in England we finished filming the scene where I spin fireworks. In my teenage years, I often went to psychedelic raves, where I learned how to do it. And I thought that I would remember everything easily. Not so! In the first take, I launched a fireball straight into my head and burned a bunch of hair. A terrible commotion immediately began, but I was not going to stop, and we still filmed the scene. And, in my opinion, it turned out quite convincing.
What other secret talents do you have? Or will you not reveal all your cards for now?
Oh, you can’t say that right away. Here's Jack and Luke skateboarding. I think they need to demonstrate this in a video somehow.
I wouldn't call myself a singer. I like to sing, but compared to the powerful voices that usually sound in Clean Bandit records, my voice will sound like a whisper. Although that “my” song “Come Over” is still one of my favorites.
Is it true?! I don’t know anything about Russian hip-hop yet, can you tell me more? I've always adored Zemfira, it would be great to record something with her. And when we lived in Russia, Jack and I liked the group UmaThurman, do they still perform? They were very funny guys!
We'll give them everything. In the meantime, let's talk about the tour. Are you taking that gorgeous mirror cello from the “I Miss You” video on tour?
I think I'll take it. There is only one problem: it is all covered with mirror mosaic, which makes it wildly heavy. I don’t know if it’s possible to take it on board a plane, to be honest.
Speaking of touring. How do you generally look after your health?
A couple of months ago I started practicing Ashtanga yoga. I like that you can do it anywhere: in a hotel, or even at the airport. And no Gym not needed, the main thing is to remember the order of the asanas. It is also beneficial for both body and mind.
Electronic
- Jack Patterson
- Luke Patterson
- Grace Chatto
participants
- Milan Neil Ameen-Smith
- Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka
Clean Bandit are a British electro band founded in 2008. In 2010, this group released the track “Mozart’s House”, which was awarded 17th place in the UK Singles Chart. And in 2014 they released a new single “Rather Be”, which reached 1st place in the same chart. In 2015, the composition was awarded Grammy Award in the category “Best Dance Recording”.
Musical style
Clean Bandit's music combines influences such as electronica and classical music, creating deep house-style tracks.
Story
Formation and beginning of a career
Band members Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson, Grace Chatto and Milan Neil Amin-Smith met while studying at Jesus College, Cambridge University. By that time, Chatto was already creating a quartet with Amin-Smith. Chatto was dating Jack Patterson at the time and he decided to record her performances. Patterson began mixing her songs with electronic music, and after presenting the fruit of his labor to her, Chatto stated that she liked the idea. One of their friends, Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka, was writing lyrics for songs at that time, and together they created the track Mozart's House. And thus the idea of creating a musical group came to them. Name, Clean Bandit, they took from the translation of a Russian phrase, which in English means “pure (in the sense of natural, real) bandit,” as her neighbor’s grandmother called her (from an interview on Megapolis FM). It is also worth noting that Chatto and Patterson lived in Russia for some time.
2012–2014: debut album “New Eyes”
As of June 19, 2017, Voice UK 2012 finalist Kirsten Joy is traveling with Clean Bandit as the group's lead singer.
At the 2015 Coachella Festival, Clean Bandit performed the song "Disconnect" with Marina and The Diamonds. The track was released on June 23, 2017.
On October 16, 2017, Clean Bandit announced their new song "I Miss You", recorded with the participation of American singer Julia Michaels. On the same day, the group announced their American tour, which will take place in March-April next year. The track “I Miss You” was released on October 27, 2017.
In early December 2017, the band announced that they were set to release a second album in the early months of 2018. They also revealed that all the songs they have released so far since their debut album will be on the new album.
2018–present: Clean Bandit's second album released
In early 2018, Clean Bandit performed at the 2018 Brit Awards with their two latest hits, Symphony and I Miss You, both performed by Kirsten Joy. In addition, the group was awarded two nominations for the same award: “ British Single of the Year And " British video clip of the year", both times Symphony was nominated.
Composition of the group
- Grace Chatto (2008 - present) - cello, percussion, vocals
- Jack Patterson (2008 - present) - bass guitar, keyboards, vocals, piano, sound effects, some brass instruments
- Luke Patterson (2008 - present) - drums, percussion, some wind instruments
Former members
- Neil Amin-Smith(2008-2016) - violin, keyboards, backing vocals
- Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka (Love Ssega)(2008-2010) - vocals
Concert participants
- Nikki Kislin(2012-2013) - vocals
- Yasmin Shahmir(2012-2013) - vocals
- Florence Rawlings(2013-2016) - vocals
- Elizabeth Troy(2013-2016) - vocals
- Kirsten Joy
- Yasmin Green(2016 - present) - vocals
- Aron Jones(2016 - present) - violin
- Patrick Greenberg(2010 - present) - bass guitar
Nominations and awards
| Year | Prize | Nomination | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards | Best Dance Video - Budget | "Mozart's House" | Nomination | |
| Best Pop Video - Budget | "Telephone Breaking" | Nomination | ||
During the Big Love Show concert at the Olimpiysky Sports Complex, which is annually held by Love Radio, OK! talked to Grace and Neil, two lead singers British group Clean Bandit.
Photo: DR
The Clean Bandit group released their first single just a few years ago, but today they are the winner of the Grammy Award for Best Dance Track - Rather Be. They are not the first to use a mixture of classical and electronic music, but perhaps one of the few who did it so organically. The UK quartet Clean Bandit, oddly enough, has a close connection with Russia. The unspoken leader pure bandits", pink-haired Grace Chatto speaks excellent Russian - she lived in the Russian capital for several years studying classical music at the conservatory. According to her, Moscow had a huge influence on the work of their team, in which the mix is absolutely audible different directions.
First of all, I want to congratulate you on your Grammy statuette. I wonder if awards inspire you?
Grace: It really was a big surprise for us. It was so great to know that so many people loved our song. We ourselves made bets that the Disclosure duo would win.
Neil: Of course, awards are nice, but we don't write music for them. We just love what we do, and prizes give us inspiration to continue working.
We know that Russia has inspired you and continues to inspire you. Grace, why did you decide to come and study with us?
Let me start with the fact that I studied Russian at school, so I knew a little about Russian culture - it has always interested me very much. I also had a wonderful cello teacher, and it was he who advised me to go to Russia to study after finishing school. I listened to his advice and happily agreed.
How would you describe Moscow in three words?
G.: Big, beautiful and crazy.
Regarding madness, what impressed you most in Moscow?
G.: Subway! It's more than just transport, it's art! All these mosaics, chandeliers... And it works much better than in England. And from Russian cuisine we were impressed by soups. Borscht is something!
Your first video clip, for the song Mozart’s House, was filmed in Moscow. What did your friends say when they saw it?
G.: They liked it, but many didn’t even realize that it was Moscow. After all, most English people think that there is always snow in Russia, but we filmed this video in the hot summer of 2010, when there was smog in Moscow from forest fires.
You speak Russian perfectly! What word in Russian did you find funny?
G: Oh, that’s our name! When we heard the phrase “well, just a clean bandit,” we laughed a lot, because the word “clean” is used here as a synonym for the word “absolute,” but in English there is no such meaning, there is only “not dirty.” We found this very interesting. The honest truth. (Laughs.)
How did you get the idea to relate this phrase to your music?
G.: In fact, this name refers less to the music and more to the people in the group.
That is, if I understand correctly, you are that “absolute bandit”?
G.: ( Laughs.) Exactly!
N: And I agree with that. Because she always knows what she wants.
Your team is distinguished not only by its musical component, but also by its visuals. Who is the author of the ideas for your video clips?
G.: The video is the credit of one of our team members, Jack, who, unfortunately, was unable to attend the interview. He studied at VGIK, so he is the one who films and directs everything. Well, he also offers all sorts of crazy ideas...
N.: ...and Grace implements them. She is something of a producer in this regard.
Can you argue with Jack?
G.: It’s impossible to argue with him! He simply does not accept the fact that there is something impossible in this world. ( Laughing.)
But your logo - a composition of a rhombus, a triangle, a square and a circle - is not gangster at all... What does it mean?
N.: This is the design of four string instruments V electronic form. We started as string Quartet, With wooden tools, but we wanted to make unusual electronic versions of them. The result was a design in the form of a diamond-shaped cello and a square violin. We never did them in reality, but maybe in the future...
This would be an interesting image detail! Do you think a carefully curated image can help an artist become more popular?
G.: Probably, maybe. But this is not our story. We generally don’t think much about our clothes or hairstyles - if we’re talking about appearance. For example, I recently changed my hair color from light brown to pink, but I did it just like that, for no reason. But, oddly enough, people began to recognize me less often on the street!
On February 14 you were participants in the Big Love Show. Why did you agree to perform at this particular venue?
N.: We were very pleased to perform at the show, dedicated to the Day all lovers. And we happily congratulated all lovers, without exception, on the holiday.
Would you like to work with someone from Russian artists?
G.: With Zemfira. We haven't talked about it yet, but I would be very happy to record a composition with her.
In the media, your style is often called “baroque house”. Do you agree with this definition?
G.: Not really. The concept of “baroque” is probably attributed to us simply because of the presence of violin and cello sounds in our music. But in general our record is a mixture of the most different styles.
N.: We are closer to the definition of “electronic chamber music”. But I would call it all just pop music.
How do you like “The Dostoevskys from Disco”? This was the first time The Guardian called you that.
G.: Oh yes, we really like this! I love Dostoevsky’s work, I read “Crime and Punishment” and “The Idiot”.
That is, if we write that you are “the Dostoevskys of disco,” you won’t be offended?
N.: No! On the contrary, we will happily agree to another interview in the future!
, Baroque pop , Classical music electronic
- Jack Patterson
- Luke Patterson
- Grace Chatto
participants
- Milan Neil Ameen-Smith
- Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka
Clean Bandit are a British electro band founded in 2008. In 2010, this group released the track “Mozart’s House”, which was awarded 17th place in the UK Singles Chart. And in 2014 they released a new single “Rather Be”, which reached 1st place in the same chart. In 2015, the composition was awarded Grammy Award in the category “Best Dance Recording”.
Musical style
Clean Bandit's music combines influences such as electronica and classical music, creating deep house-style tracks.
Video on the topic
Story
Formation and beginning of a career
Band members Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson, Grace Chatto and Milan Neil Amin-Smith met while studying at Jesus College, Cambridge University. By that time, Chatto was already creating a quartet with Amin-Smith. Chatto was dating Jack Patterson at the time and he decided to record her performances. Patterson began mixing her songs with electronic music, and after presenting the fruit of his labor to her, Chatto stated that she liked the idea. One of their friends, Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka, was writing lyrics for songs at that time, and together they created the track Mozart's House. And thus the idea of creating a musical group came to them. Name, Clean Bandit, they took from the translation of a Russian phrase, which in English means “pure (in the sense of natural, real) bandit,” as her neighbor’s grandmother called her (from an interview on Megapolis FM). It is also worth noting that Chatto and Patterson lived in Russia for some time.
2012-14: debut album "New Eyes"
As of June 19, 2017, Voice UK 2012 finalist Kirsten Joy is traveling with Clean Bandit as the group's lead singer.
At the 2015 Coachella Festival, Clean Bandit performed the song "Disconnect" with Marina and The Diamonds. The track was released on June 23, 2017.
On October 16, 2017, Clean Bandit announced their new song "I Miss You", recorded with the participation of American singer Julia Michaels. On the same day, the group announced their American tour, which will take place in March-April next year. The track “I Miss You” was released on October 27, 2017.
In early December 2017, the band announced that they were set to release a second album in the early months of 2018. They also revealed that all the songs they have released so far since their debut album will be on the new album.
2018 to present: Clean Bandit's second album released
In early 2018, Clean Bandit performed at the 2018 Brit Awards with their two latest hits, Symphony and I Miss You, both performed by Kirsten Joy. In addition, the group was awarded two nominations for the same award: “ British Single of the Year And " British video clip of the year", both times Symphony was nominated.
Composition of the group
- Grace Chatto (2008 - present) - cello, percussion, vocals
- Jack Patterson (2008 - present) - bass guitar, keyboards, vocals, piano, sound effects, some brass instruments
- Luke Patterson (2008 - present) - drums, percussion, some wind instruments
Former members
- Neil Amin-Smith(2008-2016) - violin, keyboards, backing vocals
- Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka (Love Ssega)(2008-2010) - vocals
Concert participants
- Nikki Kislin(2012-2013) - vocals
- Yasmin Shahmir(2012-2013) - vocals
- Florence Rawlings(2013-2016) - vocals
- Elizabeth Troy(2013-2016) - vocals
- Kirsten Joy
- Yasmin Green(2016 - present) - vocals
- Aron Jones(2016 - present) - violin
- Patrick Greenberg(2010 - present) - bass guitar
Nominations and awards
| Year | Prize | Nomination | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards | Best Dance Video - Budget | "Mozart's House" | Nomination | |
| Best Pop Video - Budget | "Telephone Breaking" | Nomination | ||
